Basketball NewsMonday, Jan 5, 2026

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 9:14 AM ET

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker praised the timely shot making/versatility of Jordan Goodwin following last night’s 108-105 home win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (26 points/4 rebounds/9-16 FG/8-13 3-PT/+8 +/-). *set career-highs for points, field goals made, three-pointers made, and three-point attempts* *11 points/4-4 FG/3-3 3-PT in fourth quarter* (via Phoenix Suns): Tom Chambers: “How […] The post Devin Booker on Jordan Goodwin: “He’s all over the place” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 12:18 PM ET

Norman Powell made it clear that the Miami Heat aren’t satisfied with where they stand as the season moves toward the midpoint, despite holding a 20-16 record, according to Anthony Chiang. Powell indicated the group still sees room for growth after an up-and-down stretch marked by inconsistent play. Recently, Miami has leaned into physicality and […] The post Norman Powell sees Heat rebounding identity taking shape appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 12:47 PM ET

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid’s showing on Saturday also featured a small but meaningful milestone: his first dunk of the season. According to ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps, that moment hinted that the soreness in his right knee might finally be easing. While Embiid himself brushed it off as nothing special, the reaction inside the […] The post Joel Embiid dunk signals knee progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 12:52 PM ET

While the Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey’s offensive output has put him squarely in the conversation for first-team All-NBA recognition, head coach Nick Nurse has been just as struck by the guard’s growth on the defensive end, as noted by Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maxey’s activity shows up clearly in the numbers: he […] The post Sixers coach reacts to Tyrese Maxey’s defensive leap appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 12:59 PM ET

There was plenty of discussion before draft night about what direction Philadelphia should go with the third overall pick, but VJ Edgecombe’s early play is quickly quieting that conversation, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer notes. The rookie guard has already shown that his game goes well beyond the flashy moments people remember from […] The post Nick Nurse reacts to VJ Edgecombe’s veteran poise appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Publisher:TalkBasket.netOutlet infoJan 5, 4:39 PM ET

There was real uncertainty entering the season, and even deep into the fall, about how Brad Stevens might view the Boston Celtics’ position in the league. As Brian Robb of MassLive explains, it wasn’t obvious whether the team president would approach the trade landscape as a buyer looking to add talent or a seller focused […] The post Celtics run signals Brad Stevens should pursue additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .